DeLand, Florida (WKMG) -- More than 100 animals have been rescued from a DeLand animal shelter on Thursday after police received complaints that the shelter was keeping the animals in unsafe conditions.

Our sister station WKMG Local 6 was at The Animal Rescue Consortium as 100 cats and 26 dogs were removed from the shelter as fire department officials wore oxygen masks and used fans to air out the facility.

By Thursday night, most of the animals had been relocated to government-run animal shelters or private rescue facilities. A few cats were left inside the home overnight.

"I'm appalled at what's happening," said ARK's owner Maggi Hall, who insists the dogs and cats that get dropped off on her front porch are well cared for. "We have 100 percent adoption rate, and spend over $50,000 annually on medication for the animals."

Police brought in veterinarians, which determined the animals were in poor living conditions and many in need of medical attention.

"They are important to all of us because we love each and every one of them," said Jennifer Johnson who works and lives at the Animal Rescue Konsortium off of Woodland Avenue in DeLand.

Johnson tells Local 6 she was shocked when police served her a search warrant Thursday morning on complaints of animal mistreatment.

"The living conditions? We do everything everyday," said Johnson. "I never sit down."

Local 6 spoke to several people who said they issued complaints from noise violations to the conditions the animals are forced to live in. Others who work for the shelter said they were shocked to hear of the allegations.

"Whatever is going on. I just cant believe it," said Melissa Dahm.

Johnson said although they have more than 100 animals at the shelter, their love for animals in need is what caused them to take in so many pets to begin with.

"There was a dog that was dumped out, just left there like it was worthless," said Johnson. "Well its not worthless to us because we love them and that's what we are here for."

The dogs will be staying at volunteer shelters but the city is still trying to find a place to house the cats. None of the 126 animals taken from the shelter will be immediately available for adoption.

A hearing will be held to determine if the owner can keep the pets based on the conditions of the animals and the condition of the shelter.